NJ Cannabis Education Campaign; CO Sales Hit $15B
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Top Things to Know
A new interactive map by the U.S. Census Bureau reveals how many states are now dependent on marijuana revenues to maintain their public services. Oregon, for instance, made roughly $1 of every $20 it earned in recent quarters from cannabis.
The Ohio Senate has passed a resolution encouraging voters to reject the legalization of marijuana initiative on the 7th November ballot, because it will “bring unacceptable risks and threats to the health for all Ohioans especially children.”
Washington, D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser signed a law allowing medical marijuana users to send products directly to laboratories for testing. Under the new law, visiting non-residents are also eligible to register as cannabis patients for a temporary period of one year.
New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission has launched a public awareness campaign to encourage safe and responsible marijuana use, including encouraging people to use delivery services in order to reduce the risk of driving while impaired.
Colorado Department of Revenue reports retailers have sold marijuana products worth more than $15 billion since the legalization of adult-use sales.
A review by an independent Oregon government found that officials did not take the necessary steps to maintain trust with the public during a marijuana regulation audit that was conducted at a time when the secretary of state was consulting outside for a cannabis firm.
The Kansas Silver Haired Legislature has passed a Resolution calling on the state legislators to legalize medical marijuana.
Federal
The Food and Drug Administration has published a warning regarding the use of compounded products containing ketamine to treat psychiatric conditions.
Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R-WY, wrote an op/ed to defend her support of cannabis banking legislation from “baseless lies” alleged by the prohibitionist group Smart Approaches to Marijuana.
Rep. Maxwell Frost, (D-FL), cited Florida’s approval of the medical cannabis ballot initiative to show that Florida is more progressive than most people believe.
The House marijuana banking legislation has gained one more co-sponsor, bringing the total to 83.
/ STATES
Former Michigan House Speaker who was convicted for receiving bribes as a top marijuana regulatory while serving in that capacity is now trying to delay his sentence.
A representative from Illinois has introduced bills to regulate the transportation of cannabis and hemp-based products.
Verano sued the state of Alabama, claiming that regulators had no authority to deny it a medical marijuana license after deciding initially to grant one.
New Mexico regulators propose changes to marijuana laws.
Colorado regulators have published a bulletin about marijuana industry preparedness for adverse weather conditions and a compliance tip that includes pre-harvest advice.
New York regulators have published answers to frequently-asked questions regarding the licensing process for marijuana businesses.
Nevada regulators are expected to consider Wednesday changes in the rules governing marijuana packaging, advertising and labeling.
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/ LOCAL
The Marion County Board of Commissioners in Oregon passed a resolution that called for the repeal of a state law decriminalizing drugs, which was approved by voters.
A lawsuit seeks to stop a California initiative that would restrict cannabis consumption in Humboldt County from being placed on the ballot for March 2024.
International
The German health minister attended a town-hall meeting to discuss the government’s plan for legalizing marijuana.
The UK Food Standards Agency has reduced the maximum daily CBD intake recommended by the agency from 70 mg to just 10 mg.
Israeli Ministry of Health extends medical cannabis licenses to patients in the midst of ongoing conflict with Hamas.
SCIENCE AND HEALTH
The study concluded that taking 20 mg of CBN nightly could help improve overall sleep disturbances, such as the number of times you wake up during the night. It did not affect your daytime fatigue.
In a study on mice, CBD administration was linked to reduced systemic inflammation as well as heterogeneous effects in pulmonary inflammation.
ADVOCACY / OPINION, ANALYSIS & ADVOCACY
The Toledo Blade editorial staff urges Ohio voters to reject marijuana legalization on the ballot in November.
/ BUSINESS
iAnthus Capital Holdings, Inc. announced that its interim chief operational officer will be leaving the position.
Charlotte’s Web Holdings, Inc. now has a board member.
Organigram Holdings Inc. has filed a final base shelf short form prospectus, which allows it to qualify for the distribution of shares, debt securities and subscription receipts worth up to C$500,000,000.
Arizona retailers sold 103.5 million dollars worth of legal marijuana in July.
CULTURE
Jimmy Kimmel made a joke about Georgia’s decision to allow the sale of medical cannabis in pharmacies.
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